Freddie Freeman stated, "A lot's been going on the last six, seven weeks. So I think we would say it was a finger break, but I took the last three days of trying to just shut the brain off and just not really worry too much about things and give my mind a break." This highlights how his physical injury served as a mental reset amid a challenging period.
Freeman reflected on his previous challenges, saying, "I've only missed two games in my Dodgers career... before taking time away to be with my family while son Maximus was hospitalized with Guillain-Barré syndrome." His commitment to family emphasizes the balance athletes must find.
Even with some of the benefits that came from Freeman taking a break, the reality is his fractured finger still won’t be fully healed before the regular season ends. "I think it's more of, you're either going to take four to six weeks, which was not going to be an option..." This shows the pressure professional athletes face regarding injuries.
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